The holiday season isn’t all candy canes and twinkling lights—beneath the merry veneer lies a shadowy tapestry of folklore that warns as much as it celebrates. Day 2 explores the chilling legend of Krampus, the horned and hoofed enforcer of Christmas morality, who punishes the naughty with switches and sacks rather than rewards. We'll also delve into the menacing figures of Belsnickel, Perchta, and the Yule Cat, each bringing their own sinister spin to Yuletide traditions. These tales, rooted in fear and superstition, reflect humanity's attempt to balance joy with accountability, reinforcing moral lessons through supernatural cautionary tales. Unraveling their origins reveals how cultures used the dark side of Christmas to instill discipline, curb indulgence, and perhaps confront their fears of the unknown.
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